Speed, Agility, and Plyometric Training Flashcards

Which component is NOT part of the reactive agility model as described in NSCA literature?

Answer: Static flexibility

Reactive agility involves stimulus recognition, decision making, and change-of-direction speed; static flexibility is not a component of the reactive agility model.

The T-test is primarily used by strength and conditioning coaches to evaluate which athletic quality?

Answer: Agility and multi-directional change-of-direction ability

The T-test assesses agility and change-of-direction ability by requiring athletes to sprint, shuffle laterally, and backpedal in a T-shaped course.

Which physical quality is considered MOST critical for effective change-of-direction performance?

Answer: Deceleration ability

Deceleration ability is the most critical quality for COD because athletes must reduce velocity before they can redirect effectively.

Ladder drills are primarily used in athletic training to develop which quality?

Answer: Foot speed, coordination, and movement pattern efficiency

Ladder drills develop foot speed, body coordination, and movement pattern efficiency through rapid, precise foot placements.

A 'plant-and-cut' maneuver in sport involves which foot placement and movement pattern?

Answer: Planting the outside foot and pushing the body in the opposite direction

A plant-and-cut uses the outside foot to plant and create ground reaction force, pushing the body sharply in the opposite direction.

What factor MOST differentiates reactive agility tests from pre-planned agility tests in sport performance assessment?

Answer: The presence of an external visual or auditory stimulus requiring a response

Reactive agility tests include an external stimulus (e.g., a light, movement cue, or coach signal) that the athlete must perceive and respond to, making them more sport-specific.